

Catalog • Christmas and New Year • Girls
Amira and the Magical Reindeer
Once upon a chilly New Year's Eve, a little girl named Amira was playing in her backyard. Snowflakes twinkled as they fell from the sky, making everything look like it was covered in glitter. Amira loved the snow, but she loved surprises even more. Just as she was making a snow angel, she heard a soft, magical jingle. She got up and followed the sound until she found a reindeer standing by her favorite pine tree. The reindeer had the same name as her, Amira. That was the first twist!
- Hi there! -- said Amira, her eyes wide with surprise.
- Hello, little one -- the reindeer replied, its voice gentle and kind -- My name is Amira too. I've been sent to take you on a New Year's Eve adventure.
Amira couldn't believe her ears. She quickly hopped onto Reindeer Amira's back, and they soared into the sky. They zoomed past fluffy clouds and sparkling stars, until they landed in a magical forest filled with glowing flowers and talking animals.
- Welcome to the Enchanted Forest -- said a wise old owl -- Tonight is a special night, and you, Amira, have been chosen to help us.
- What do you need my help with? -- Amira asked, curious and excited.
- The Great Crystal of Time that controls the New Year's magic is missing -- said the owl -- Without it, the new year won't start, and time will stand still. Can you help us find it?
Amira nodded eagerly. They began their search and soon met a friendly squirrel.
- Have you seen the Great Crystal of Time? -- Amira asked the squirrel.
- Yes, I saw a sneaky fox take it to the Frozen Lake -- the squirrel chattered -- But be careful, the lake is guarded by a giant snowman.
The second twist! Amira and Reindeer Amira made their way to the Frozen Lake. There, a giant snowman with a carrot nose and coal eyes blocked their path.
- Who goes there? -- the snowman bellowed.
- We are here to get the Great Crystal of Time back -- Amira said bravely.
- You must first solve my riddle -- the snowman challenged -- What has keys but can't open locks?
Amira thought hard.
Then she smiled.
- A piano! -- she answered.
The snowman nodded and let them pass. They found the sneaky fox hiding in a snowy cave with the Crystal of Time.
- Please give us the crystal -- Amira asked kindly -- Without it, the new year won't start.


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The fox, seeing their determination and kindness, handed over the crystal.
- I only wanted to see it glow -- the fox admitted -- I didn't mean any harm.
- It's okay -- Amira said, taking the crystal -- Let's bring it back together.
With the crystal safely returned, they flew back to the Enchanted Forest. The wise old owl placed the Great Crystal of Time on its pedestal. It glowed brightly, and magical sparks flew everywhere. Time began to move again, and the New Year’s Eve magic was saved.
- Thank you, Amira -- the owl said -- You have shown great courage and kindness. You are always welcome in our forest.
With a happy heart, Amira and Reindeer Amira soared back home. As they landed in her backyard, the reindeer said,
- Remember, little Amira, it's your kindness and bravery that make you special.
- I'll never forget -- Amira promised.
Just then, fireworks lit up the night sky, welcoming the new year. Amira waved goodbye to her magical friend and ran inside to share her incredible adventure with her family. And from that day on, every New Year's Eve, Amira remembered her special night and the lesson she learned: that with courage and kindness, anything is possible. And who knows? Maybe next New Year's Eve, another magical adventure would await her. And so, Amira drifted off to sleep, dreaming of glowing crystals, enchanted forests, and her dear friend, the magical reindeer named Amira. The end.